Climate change: Leaders, activists and scientists meet in Glasgow to ‘save the world’
The COP26 summit of world leaders, scientists and activists is meeting in the UK to address the pressing problems created by global warming
Joseph Muscat expected to testify in Salvini trial over 2019 blocking of migrants
Muscat will join former Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte and American actor Richard Gere as witnesses to the trial
Obama visits South Africa, describes Mandela as an inspiration

US leader spoke with the Mandela family and South Africa President Jacob Zuma,...

US leader spoke with the Mandela family and South Africa...

Croatia’s accession to EU leads to expected rise in asylum seekers

Problems in Macedonia’s asylum system leading to additional strain on...

Problems in Macedonia’s asylum system leading to...

US orders evacuation of its’ diplomatic staff from Egypt

US government orders evacuation as another US citizen is killed during clashes...

US government orders evacuation as another US citizen is...

UK backs IVF using three people's DNA

Procedure could prevent mothers passing on genetic conditions to their children.

Procedure could prevent mothers passing on genetic...

Former US general James Cartwright named in Stuxnet leak inquiry

Report says Cartwright, once the second-highest ranking US officer, is under...

Report says Cartwright, once the second-highest ranking US...

Nelson Mandela condition worsens, Zuma cancels trip

South African President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to Mozambique after...

South African President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to...

Texas executes 500th inmate

Kimberly McCarthy put to death by lethal injection for the 1997 murder of her 71-year-old neighbour.

Kimberly McCarthy put to death by lethal injection for the...

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australian prime minister

Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as prime minister of Australia, a day after he...

Kevin Rudd has been sworn in as prime minister of...

Doma struck down on historic day for gay rights in America

Justices rule Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and clear way for...

Justices rule Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and...

Institutions reach ‘political agreement’ on EU budget for the next seven years

European Commission President José Barroso and European Parliament President Martin Schulz describe agreement as ‘good deal for Europe’.

European Commission President José Barroso and European...

Afghanistan presidential palace attacked in Kabul

Militants have attacked the presidential palace and government buildings in the...

Militants have attacked the presidential palace and...

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff promises major reforms

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has proposed a referendum on political...

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has proposed a...

China stocks enter bear market amid credit fears

Chinese stocks have fallen to a four-and-a-half-year low amid continued concern...

Chinese stocks have fallen to a four-and-a-half-year low...

Cyber attack hits South Korea websites

South Korea has issued a cyber alert after an apparent hacking attack on government websites.

South Korea has issued a cyber alert after an apparent...

Nelson Mandela in critical condition

The former South African president's health took a turn for the worse over the weekend.

The former South African president's health took a turn for...

Edward Snowden seeking asylum in Ecuador

US urges Russia to expel fugitive former spy agency contractor as it lodged ‘strong objections’ to Hong Kong and China after allowing Edward Snowden to...

US urges Russia to expel fugitive former spy agency...

Nelson Mandela in critical condition

South Africa presidency says Nelson Mandela’s condition has become critical.

South Africa presidency says Nelson Mandela’s condition...

Berlusconi convicted in sex trial

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to seven years in prison and barred from public office for life.

Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi sentenced...